Skip to content

I was vaguely aware that same of those around me thought…

“I was vaguely aware that same of those around me thought that this pairing of explorations was contradictory and I was headed over a cliff, but I found it difficult to imagine that there could be a real conflict between scientific truth and spiritual truth. Truth is truth. Truth cannot disprove…” quote by Francis S. Collins
Download Open image
““I was vaguely aware that same of those around me thought that this pairing of explorations was contradictory and I was headed over a cliff, but I found it difficult to imagine that there could be a real conflict between scientific truth and spiritual truth. Truth is truth. Truth cannot disprove truth.””

Francis S. Collins

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Scientific and spiritual truths can coexist without contradicting each other; both are valid in their domains.

In simple terms: Science and spirituality can both be true.

Key Takeaway

Seek harmony between evidence and belief.

Themes

truth science spirituality

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research discussions
  • interfaith dialogues
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

epistemology compatibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can truth be absolute?
  • How to reconcile differing worldviews?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue conflicts arise in practice.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Francis S. Collins

Explore all 17 Francis S. Collins quotes

More Contradictory quotes

Browse all 443 Contradictory quotes